The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-30

also from GAronne and Dardonne.
The Entre-deux. Meres are pro-
duced north Of Medoc. 10 respect
to quality, the Bordeaux wines
are divided into five classes. The first
class au-Lsfits-Lstour, Chateau, Mar
gaux, etc. The principal white wines
are those Of Graves. The best are the
Santornes. TIE Bourdeanx wines are
noted for their delicate favor and
perfume which seems TO partake OF
the violet and raspbery-rich in C IL
or, grateful 10 the senses and whole
some in their effect. During the reign
OF Edward III, the father OF the Black
Prince, the mo to OF the Prince OF
Wales was adopted and the institution
OF the Knights OF the Garter YVES
founded. They arose in this wise: At
tue battle OF Crecy the blind King
John, OF Bohemis, was slain, and his
motto, "Ich Disn," YVES taken as the
motto OF the Prince Of Waes. The
Order of the Garter originally con-
sisted oftwenty.six, among them King
Edward III and the Black Prince.
Edward was very much admired by
the Countess OF Salisbury, one OF the
most accomplished, lovable and beau
iiful women OF her time. While dane
ing ct ball her Rsr,er fell 10 the floor.
The Kiog picked 1t up. Observing
that sone OF the cou tiers smiled, he
approach ed the beauty and handed 1t
to her and said: "Honi soft qui NAL y
psnse," which is the opposite of the
Greek proverb, $40 the pure
all things are pure" Verify,
"There is nothing new under the sum-"
Burgundy was founded in 4 3 by the
Butgundians, annexed to Francs by
Cllris in ESQ, sferwards became indie
pendent and finally (l4l7), after the
defeat end death OF Charles the Bold,
Louis XI ssized the duchy. Mary,
the daughter Of Charles, married Max
imilian, whence the pretentions OF
the House Of Austria to the Burgun-
dian provinces. IL was one of the
most loyal provinces OF Frau ce, when
Francis l, by the treaty Ct Madin,
where he was carried prisoner after
the battle OF Paria, agreed to give back
to Charles V, the dsscendent OF May,
all the provinces once belonging to
the Ducal ii use OF Burgundy. The
States of the province solemnly pro.
tested that they were French, and the
King had NJ right 10 & We up his sub
jects, il the latter were not willing to
renouncs their allegiance.
The most renowned red wines OF
Burgundy are the Romsni, CONT
Clos, Vouglot and Chamberlin. They
are Of del cious flavor aud bouquet.
1t has been supposed that they would
not veil besr sea voyage, but 1t is
now settled that when transported to
America and back their Equality is
greatly improved. Chsmberlin WIS
the favorite Of Louis XVI and Napo-
leon. The annual production Of wine
in Burgundy and Bsauj ,lais is est
mated at about 100000 gallons,
OF which one-fourth Ia consumed
in France and three foutths export I'd.
A Frenchman never enters an omni-
bus without raising his hat and saying
"Pardop, Monsieur" as be passes you.
They never enter store, cafe or res
taurant without raising the hat to the
lady or ladies who are usually seated
on the right Of the entrance to make
change and receive all moneys; the
bell is called Tradition. Another
beautiful custom is that Of raising the
hat when they pass cstafalque on the
sir set, and to stop and face all funeral
PROFESSIONS, and remain unmoved until
the COZ tsge pests. The Turks have
the came custom. A few sous are al
ways given TO the waiter, which is
placed in a box by the lady, and, l
supp ose, divided upon some prede-
teimined ratio,es some walters receive
more than Others. The hack driver is
also given few sous more than his
fare, called pour boise money.
The tariff is always posted in the
hacks. TRAVELLER.